50 U.S.C. § 47b — Determination by Attorney General of entitlement and amount of reward; consultation; Presidential approval

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The Attorney General decides who gets a reward under section 47a and how much. Before approving a reward, the Attorney General must consult with the Atomic Energy Commission. Any reward of $50,000 or more also needs the President's approval.

This section explains how rewards under section 47a of this title are decided. The Attorney General has the job of deciding whether a person who gave information is entitled to a reward, and how much that reward should be. Before making the reward, the Attorney General must advise and consult with the Atomic Energy Commission. There is one added rule for large rewards: any reward of $50,000 or more cannot be made without the President's approval.

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The Attorney General shall determine whether a person furnishing information to the United States is entitled to a reward and the amount to be paid pursuant to section 47a of this title. Before making a reward under this section the Attorney General shall advise and consult with the Atomic Energy Commission. A reward of $50,000 or more may not be made without the approval of the President.

Source credit: (July 15, 1955, ch. 372, § 3, 69 Stat. 365; Pub. L. 93–377, § 1(b), Aug. 17, 1974, 88 Stat. 473.)

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1955Enacted · Act of July 15, 1955, ch. 372 · 69 Stat. 365
1974Amended · Pub. L. 93-377 · 88 Stat. 473

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